Electric vehicle incentives & rebates in South Dakota
3 utilities with residential EV programs — plus EV fees, HOV rules, public charging and the cost to charge in South Dakota. Every program links to its official page and the U.S. Department of Energy AFDC entry.
Updated November 2026 · AFDC data retrieved November 6, 2026
South Dakota EV rebates, tax credits and perks
The U.S. Department of Energy lists no current state or local purchase incentive for individual EV drivers in South Dakota as of November 6, 2026. Check utility programs below.
South Dakota home and community charging incentives
No current state-level charger incentive for residents is listed for South Dakota; many utilities below offer charger rebates.
South Dakota utility EV programs
3 utilities list residential EV programs; 3 offer an EV or time-of-use rate and 3 charger incentives
| Utility | Type | Residential EV programs | Business / fleet programs | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Hills Energy | investor-owned utility (IOU) | ⚡ EV Time-of-Use (TOU) Rate 🔌 EV Level 2 Charging Station Purchase Rebate 🔌 EV Level 2 Charging Station Installation Rebate | 🔌 EV Level 2 Charging Station Purchase Rebate 🔌 EV Direct Current (DC) Fast Charging Station Purchase Rebate 🔌 EV Level 2 Charging Station Installation Rebate 🔌 EV Direct Current (DC) Fast Charging Station Installation Rebate | Utility EV page AFDC |
| Otter Tail Power | investor-owned utility (IOU) | ⚡ EV Time-of-Use (TOU) Rate 🔌 EV Level 2 Charging Station Installation Rebate | 🔌 EV Level 2 Charging Station Installation Rebate | Utility EV page AFDC |
| Xcel Energy | investor-owned utility (IOU) | ⚡ EV Time-of-Use (TOU) Rate 🔌 EV Level 2 Charging Station Purchase Rebate 🔌 Make-Ready or Pre-Wiring Rebate for EV Chargers 🔌 EV Charger Deployment Pilot Programs 🚗 New EV Rebate 🚗 Pre-Owned EV Rebate | ⚡ EV Time-of-Use (TOU) Rate | Utility EV page AFDC |
⚡ rates and fuel pricing · 🔌 charging equipment and installation · 🚗 vehicle rebates. AFDC lists program types; amounts, eligibility and waitlists are on the utility's own page — follow the link and confirm the program is open before you buy.
South Dakota EV registration fees, HOV and toll rules
EV fees
Electric Vehicle (EV) Fee
CurrentLaws and RegulationsEV owners must pay an annual fee of $50, in addition to standard vehicle registration fees. (Reference South Dakota Statutes 32-5-188)
AFDC entry · enacted February 22, 2021 · AFDC updated April 10, 2021
HOV and toll lanes
No current HOV-lane or toll exemption for EVs listed for South Dakota.
South Dakota programs for businesses, fleets and public agencies
2 programs
Diesel Emission Reduction Grants
CurrentState IncentivesThe South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) administers the Clean Diesel Grant Program for bus diesel emission reduction projects. Projects are funded by South Dakota's portion of the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA) Program. For more information, including application periods, see the South Dakota DANR Clean Diesel Grant Program website.
Official program page: Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust · AFDC entry
South Dakota's National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program
CurrentState IncentivesThe U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) NEVI Formula Program required the South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) to submit an annually updated EV Infrastructure Deployment Plan (Plan) for fiscal years 2022 through 2026 to their FHWA Division Office, describing how the state intended to distribute NEVI funds and their physical and cybersecurity strategies, and including a Community Engagement Outcomes Report. The submitted plans must address updated NEVI guidance. For more information about South Dakota's NEVI planning process, see the SDDOT Plan website.
Official program page: NEVI guidance · AFDC entry · AFDC updated September 14, 2022
Public EV charging stations in South Dakota
117 stations · 175 Level 2 ports · 158 DC fast ports
| City | Stations | DC fast ports |
|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls | 28 | 32 |
| Rapid City | 21 | 11 |
| Custer | 8 | 8 |
| Spearfish | 6 | 9 |
| Pierre | 6 | 5 |
| Deadwood | 5 | 0 |
| Watertown | 5 | 24 |
| Mitchell | 4 | 15 |
| Brookings | 3 | 1 |
| Keystone | 2 | 0 |
| Murdo | 2 | 5 |
| Aberdeen | 2 | 1 |
| Vermillion | 2 | 1 |
| Wall | 2 | 12 |
| Huron | 2 | 1 |
| Winner | 2 | 1 |
| Mobridge | 2 | 2 |
| SIOUX FALLS | 2 | 3 |
| Oacoma | 1 | 8 |
| Hot Springs | 1 | 0 |
| Network | Stations |
|---|---|
| ChargePoint | 45 |
| Tesla Destination | 20 |
| Non-networked | 10 |
| Tesla Supercharger | 10 |
| Blink | 8 |
| Red E | 7 |
| Electrify America | 5 |
| SynergEV | 4 |
| EV Connect | 3 |
| ZEF Network | 2 |
| Ford Charge | 1 |
| EVgo | 1 |
Connectors: J1772 at 58 stations, CCS at 37, NACS/Tesla at 32, CHAdeMO at 13.
Cost to charge an EV at home in South Dakota
About $5.39 per 100 miles at 14.58¢/kWh
Defaults: 12,000 miles a year and 30 MPG are examples — enter your own. Energy only (no maintenance, insurance or depreciation). Efficiency is the EPA combined kWh/100 mi rating (window sticker); real-world use varies with speed, weather and charging.
Electric cars for sale in South Dakota
11 EVs and 10 plug-in hybrids · 1.0% of South Dakota listings · median EV asking $21,249
Frequently asked questions
- Are there EV rebates or tax credits in South Dakota?
- The U.S. Department of Energy lists no current state-level purchase rebate or tax credit for EV drivers in South Dakota as of November 6, 2026. 3 electric utilities in South Dakota offer EV programs such as charger rebates or EV rates.
- Is there still a federal EV tax credit in South Dakota?
- No. The federal new and used clean vehicle credits are not available for vehicles acquired after September 30, 2025 (IRS), and the home charger credit (30C) ended for equipment placed in service after June 30, 2026.
- Does South Dakota charge an EV registration fee?
- Yes — Electric Vehicle (EV) Fee: EV owners must pay an annual fee of $50, in addition to standard vehicle registration fees. (Reference South Dakota Statutes 32-5-188) (AFDC, as of November 6, 2026).
- Can EVs use HOV lanes in South Dakota?
- AFDC lists no current HOV-lane exemption for EVs in South Dakota.
- How many public EV charging stations are in South Dakota?
- 117 open public charging stations with 175 Level 2 and 158 DC fast charging ports, per the U.S. Department of Energy station locator (November 6, 2026).
- How much does it cost to charge an EV at home in South Dakota?
- At South Dakota's average residential electricity price of 14.58¢ per kWh (EIA, Year-to-Date through August 2026), about $5.39 per 100 miles for an EV using 37 kWh/100 mi. Regular gasoline averaged $4.10/gal (Midwest (PADD 2), EIA week of November 2, 2026).
- How many electric cars are for sale in South Dakota on AutosXchange?
- 11 EVs and 10 plug-in hybrids from South Dakota dealers, 1.0% of listings in the state; median EV asking price $21,249.
AutosXchange market data is calculated from the asking prices of current dealer listings on AutosXchange, refreshed as dealers update their inventory. These are not sold or transaction prices and not appraisals. Listings with an asking price under $500 (placeholder prices) are excluded. Confirm price, fees and availability with the selling dealer.